Phrase guide

dolphin kick

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An underwater swimming stroke, where both legs are held together and undulated, like a mermaid's tail, to propel the swimmer

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, swimming

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: butterfly kick

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a swimming kick; an up and down kick of the feet together

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: swimming kick

History

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: delfiinipotku — swimming stroke
  • Japanese: ドルフィンキック — swimming stroke